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title: "Eagle Materials tops estimates as cement demand offsets housing weakness"
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description: "Eagle Materials (EXP) exceeded Wall Street estimates in its quarterly results, driven by strong demand for cement and aggregates amid infrastructure projects, despite challenges in the residential housing sector. The company reported Q4 revenue of $479.1 million and net income of $60.2 million, surpassing analyst expectations. Shares rose 4.8% in premarket trading. For fiscal 2026, revenue in the heavy materials segment increased 10% to $1.6 billion, while the light materials segment faced a 9% revenue decline. The company also repurchased 1.7 million shares for $382 million."
datetime: "2026-05-19T13:15:18.000Z"
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# Eagle Materials tops estimates as cement demand offsets housing weakness

Eagle Materials (EXP) reported quarterly results that topped Wall Street estimates, helped by stronger cement and aggregates demand tied to infrastructure and non-residential construction projects, even as weakness in residential housing weighed on its wallboard business. Shares of Eagle Materials (EXP) rose 4.8% in premarket trading Tuesday after ...

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